Sitting at 3,671 feet on the windswept Llano Estacado, Amarillo landscapes contend with fast-draining sandy loam soil, relentless wind, and just 20 inches of annual rainfall. Organic mulch is a necessity here, not an afterthought, working hard to hold moisture in yards from the Wolflin historic district to newer subdivisions along the city's eastern growth corridors. Prevailing gusts make lightweight mulches impractical, steering many Panhandle homeowners toward decomposed granite and river stone that stay put through the region's frequent high-wind days. The red canyon country stretching south toward Canyon reinforces that warm-toned stone aesthetic throughout the area. Bulk soil amendments are equally in demand where the native sandy base needs consistent organic enrichment to support plantings across the full growing season.